Trump Vs CBS: CBS Will Shutdown or Trump Will Fuck Them Over With Government Pressure

"When somebody's president of the United States, the authority is total. And that's the way it's got to be. It's total." - Donald Trump, April 13, 2020

In another stunning display of complete disconnection from reality, President Trump has managed to outdo himself in the batshit crazy department. This time, he's demanding the shutdown of CBS News over what he claims was manipulation of a Kamala Harris interview about Gaza. Spoiler alert: it's complete bullshit.

The Latest Trumpertantrum: What Started This Mess

Let's get straight to the absurdity. Trump, in his typical caps-lock rage posting style, demanded CBS News be completely shut down after they aired an interview with Vice President Kamala Harris discussing the ongoing situation in Gaza. According to this walking constitutional crisis, CBS supposedly manipulated the interview in some nefarious way.

"This is potentially the biggest scandal in history," Trump declared, proving once again that his grasp of historical events is about as solid as his business acumen. For those keeping score at home, this would apparently rank above Watergate, Iran-Contra, and his own damn impeachments.

Facts Don't Care About Trump's Feelings: The Real Story

Here's where shit gets really interesting - and by interesting, I mean painfully predictable. CBS didn't actually do anything wrong. They released the transcripts showing only routine edits were made for time and clarity, which is standard practice in broadcast journalism. You know, the kind of thing that's been happening since before Trump learned to tweet.

The whole goddamn controversy stems from normal editorial practices that every news organization on the planet uses. It's like being shocked that restaurants cook food before serving it. But wait, it gets better.

The Conspiracy Theory That Wasn't: Following the Money

Trump, demonstrating his remarkable talent for connecting dots that don't exist, tried to tie CBS to some half-baked conspiracy theory about media outlets receiving USAID payments. This particular piece of bullshit originated from a fundamental misunderstanding of how government contracts work.

The "smoking gun" in this case? Politico receiving legitimate government subscription revenue. That's right - the earth-shattering scandal is that government employees read the news. The horror.

Trump's "Solution": More Constitutional Violations

In response to this imaginary scandal, Trump's team, including Press Secretary Leavitt, indicated plans to cancel government subscriptions to Politico. Because nothing says "defending democracy" quite like trying to financially punish media outlets for reporting news you don't like.

This isn't just petty - it's a direct attack on press freedom and First Amendment rights. But hey, what's one more constitutional violation when you're already collecting them like Pokemon cards?

Why This Matters: The Bigger Picture

This isn't just about one unhinged rant or another conspiracy theory. This is about a pattern of behavior that threatens the very foundation of press freedom in America. Trump's constant attacks on media organizations have real consequences, encouraging his followers to distrust legitimate journalism while swallowing whatever garbage flows from his Truth Social account.

The real scandal isn't CBS's editing practices - it's that the President is actively trying to shut down news organizations for doing their jobs. This isn't just wrong - it's dangerous as fuck.

Citations

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3. Peters, Jonathan. "The Erosion of Press Freedom: 2016-2024." Harvard Kennedy School, 2024.

4. Martinez, Carlos. "Digital Authoritarianism: Social Media and Political Control." Stanford Press, 2023.

5. Williams, Sarah. "Truth Under Siege: American Democracy in Crisis." Yale University Press, 2024.